The focal points of the camps will be in the Emo, Killenard and Portarlington areas. Portarlington swimming pool will be used each morning for swimming, while a meeting point for bike rides in Emo and/or Killenard will be the norm. Most of the running will be completed in the Emo and/or Killenard area. Meeting rooms and other facilities will be utilized at the Portarlington Swimming Pool.

Emo and Killenard are just 2 miles apart with Emo and Killenard both just 3-4 miles from Portarlington. The area’s main town Portlaoise is just 7 miles from Emo and approximately 10 miles from Killenard and Portarlington.

 

The Heritage at Killenard

Luxury 5 star accommodation in truly scenic surroundings

Location: Killenard. This location is ideal for the camps
Address: Killenard, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 45500(Phone), +353 5786 42350 (Fax), info@theheritage.com (Email
Rates: Rooms (caters for two people) €200-€220 (Price per room)

 

Portlaoise Heritage Hotel

4 Star Accommodation
Location: Portlaoise town centre close to cinema and shops etc.
Address: Town Centre, Portlaoise,County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 78588 (Phone), +353 5786 78577 (Fax), info@theheritagehotel.com
Rates: Available upon request

 

The Killeshin Hotel

4 star accommodation
Location: On the Dublin Road entering Portlaoise
Address: Dublin Road, Portlaoise, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 31203 (Phone), +353 5786 31205 (Fax)
Rates: Double / Twin €170-180 (Price per room)

Comfort Inn and Leisure Club Portlaoise

3 star hotel
Location: Located off the Dublin / Cork Limerick Motorway at the Portlaoise exit. The hotel is visible from the motorway
Address: Midway Development, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 95900 (Phone), +353 5786 95901 (Fax), info@comfortinnportlaoise.com
Rates: Double with single (accommodates 3) €89-99 (Price Room only), Double with single (accommodates 3) €108-118 (B&B)

 

Laois Cottage Lodge

Guesthouse
Location: On the Dublin Road entering Portlaoise
Address: Dublin Road, Portlaoise, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 20472 (Phone / Fax), colodge@hotmail.com (Email)
Rates: Available upon request

The Old Rectory Self Catering Apartments

Luxury 4 Star Self catering accommodation
Location: In Emo village on the Portlaoise to Portarlington Road. Ideally located for the camps.
Address: Coolbanagher, Emo, Portlaoise, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 46538 (Phone), +353 85 1595455 (Mobile), +353 5786 46538 (Fax), info@oldrectoryemo.com
Rates: The coachhouse (caters for 4-6 people) Price available upon request. The loft (caters for 4-5 people) Price available upon request. Dawsons House (caters for 5-6 people) Price available upon request.

Hillview Farm Self Catering Cottages

Luxury 3 and 4 star self catering accommodation
Location: In Emo village on the Portlaoise to Portarlington Road. Ideally located for the camps.
Address: Hillview Farm, Coolbanagher, Emo, Portlaoise, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 46530 (Phone), +353 5786 46530 (Fax), Hillview22@hotmail.com
Rates: The Stables 1 (caters for 2 people) Price available upon request. The Stables 2 (caters for 4 people) Price available upon request. Hillview Cottage (Caters for upto 6 people) Price available upon request.

The Gandon Inn

Hotel
Location: Ideally located for the camps within 1km from the village of Emo. Situated just off The Heritage Exit of the Dublin / Cork / Limerick motorway.
Address: Emo, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 26622 / 23 (Phone), +353 5786 26621 (Fax), gandoninn@eircom.net
Rates: Weekend Single From €65 per person sharing (B&B), Weekend Double From €50 per person sharing (B&B)

 

The Final Furlong B&B

B&B
Location: Ideally located for the camps just 3 miles from Emo and 1 mile from Killenard. Situated just off the Dublin / Cork / Limerick motorway in the village of Ballybrittas
Address: Ballybrittas, County Laois
Contact: +353 5786 26171
Rates: €30 per person (B&B)

The Delaney's Roadhouse

Local B&B

Location: Very near Bobby's home and the village of Killenard on the old Dublin Road between the village of Ballybrittas and the town of Monastervin

Address: Ballintogher, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois

Phone: +353 57 8626453

The Hazel Hotel

Three star hotel
Location: On the periphery of Monastervin (Portlaoise side)
Situated 6 miles from Emo and Portarlington and just 5 miles from Killenard
Address: Dublin Road, Monastervin
Contact: +353 45 525373 (Phone), +353 45 525810 (Fax)
Rates: Single Room (B&B) €70 per night, Double Room (B&B) €110 per night, Triple Room (B&B) €180 per night, Family Room (B&B) / Sleeps 4 adults €240 per night

 

Bobby’s home

Up to three athletes are invited to stay with Bobby, thus getting direct access from Bobby over the entire weekend. Bobby’s home is located in the heart of Emo. Please contact Bobby for further information.